Which of the following statements about matter is false?
A.The amount of matter increases slightly as water changes state.
B.The amount of matter in an object remains the same during changes in state.
C. Matter is neither created nor destroyed.
D.Liquids, gases, and solids are all forms of matter.

Question

Which of the following statements about matter is false?
A.The amount of matter increases slightly as water changes state.
B.The amount of matter in an object remains the same during changes in state.
C. Matter is neither created nor destroyed.
D.Liquids, gases, and solids are all forms of matter.

anonymous · Answer

The first is false.

The last one is true by definition, and B and C are both derived from the law of conservation of mass, which we postulate to be true. Option A contradicts B and C.